Description
This Baked Ranch Chicken recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated in a savory mixture of ranch dressing mix, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy and flavorful weeknight meal ready in just 45 minutes, serving four.
Ingredients
Scale
Coating Mixture
- 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow dish, combine the ranch dressing mix, breadcrumbs, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. In a separate shallow dish, pour the mayonnaise.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken breast first into the mayonnaise, ensuring it is fully coated. Then dredge the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating sticks well. Arrange the coated chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 40 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check doneness; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- If you prefer, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve more guests; adjust baking time accordingly.
